When Admin Walls Fail: How a Latent Code Glitch Let Windows 11 Slip Past Enterprise Defenses
The Unexpected Invader: A Windows 11 Surprise
Imagine the scene: an IT administrator, certain that their carefully-crafted Intune policies would shelter their organization’s army of PCs from the specter...
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Microsoft's Windows 11 Upgrade Blunder: Why Some Ineligible Devices Got the Green Light
In the fast-evolving landscape of operating systems, change is usually expected. But when it arrives as an unexpected upgrade on a device deemed unfit, chaos follows. Microsoft, a tech titan with decades of...
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Mastering Windows Update for Business Reports: A Comprehensive Guide for IT Administrators
Keeping Windows systems updated is critical but often one of the most challenging responsibilities for IT administrators. Managing updates not only involves ensuring systems receive the latest security and...
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Microsoft is raising the bar when it comes to securing personal devices on corporate networks. In a significant move, Microsoft has introduced enhanced controls that empower IT administrators to better safeguard sensitive corporate data—even when employees use personal or unmanaged devices...
Microsoft’s Windows 11 has brought a wealth of features and a refreshed interface—but with creativity sometimes comes clutter. If you’re noticing more ads, suggestions, and nudges for Microsoft services everywhere—from your Start menu to pop-up notifications—rest assured you’re not alone. In...
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Microsoft 365 February 2025: Productivity, Collaboration, and Security Revamped
Microsoft’s commitment to evolving modern workplaces shines through in its February 2025 Microsoft 365 updates. With a slew of new features designed to streamline collaboration, bolster security, and enhance...
In today’s fast-paced IT environments, corporate device deployments need to be as smooth as possible. Windows Autopilot aims to simplify new device setups by bridging the gap between out-of-box experiences and company-specific configurations. However, even a well-laid process can encounter...
In a world where collaboration and communication are the cornerstones of productivity, Microsoft's latest updates to Microsoft 365 are akin to finding the Swiss Army knife of business solutions. With an array of enhancements rolled out across its key services like Microsoft Teams, Microsoft...
If you've been utilizing driver synchronization updates through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), you likely already know about the shift towards cloud-based driver services. Microsoft has been encouraging users to leverage the benefits of managing driver updates with the Microsoft cloud...
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At the recent Ignite 2024 conference, Microsoft unveiled an array of exciting enhancements to its desktop operating system, particularly aimed at developers working with the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). As the world increasingly moves towards a flexible and integrated development...
For IT administrators nestled in the familiar folds of Windows enterprise management, a significant shift is happening in the management of software updates. Microsoft has announced the curtailment of new developments for Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), marking a pivotal turn towards...
According to a recent article published on Petri IT Knowledgebase, Microsoft has unveiled significant changes to the Windows Mobile Device Management (MDM) enrollment process for devices managed through Intune. Set to take effect with the October 2024 Windows update, these changes focus on...
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According to a recent article from Neowin, Microsoft is set to enhance the way Windows 11 updates are deployed on devices managed through Intune. The tech giant's strategy involves streaming Windows 11 Quality Updates directly during the initial setup, known as the Out of Box...
In the ever-evolving landscape of IT management, the ability to swiftly address critical issues and enhance device performance is paramount. Windows 11 users can now benefit from a significant advancement in the Expedite capability, allowing for the expedited delivery of non-security updates...
In March, we announced that Microsoft Edge would be moving from a 6-week to a 4-week release cycle cadence to deliver more innovation to users and organizations, faster. For most users, this means receiving and enjoying our latest browser innovations on a more frequent basis. Organizations...
This focused security investment combines the best of Windows Defender ATP and the Windows security stack. We integrated Windows 10’s new prevention technologies, enhanced our built-in sensors to better detect script-based attacks, added new response capabilities and opened up powerful...
We’ve been investing heavily over the last year in education software to drive a breakthrough in learning outcomes. We’ve developed technology like Windows Ink in Windows 10, which enables students to write on their device as naturally as a piece of paper, delivering up to 36 percent better test...
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In the four months since we began shipping Microsoft HoloLens to our developer and commercial partners, we’ve been absolutely amazed at the innovation shown by the creative people and companies building real solutions using HoloLens. From training aircraft mechanics and flight crews, to helping...
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The Ops Team is a new weekly show where 4 Technical Evangelists specializing in IT Operations get together to give you the deets on their 4 areas of expertise: Microsoft Azure/Cloud, On-premises datacenter technologies, Enterprise Mobility / Windows and DevOps.
This week on The Ops Team, the...
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